ICRA downgrades 1.9 GW of wind, solar projects amid headwinds
Continuing delays in payments from utilities, regulatory uncertainty on tariff matters and tight financing have hit the industry hard.
Rajasthan tenders for 61 solar operated water pumping systems
The selected bidders are required to install and commission solar-based water pumping systems in various villages and towns of Jaipur district. Bidding closes on November 5.
CEL tenders off-grid solar in 4 states
The hybrid solar plants (with battery bank) shall come up at 34 railway station sites in the 4 states of Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Assam and Bihar. Bidding closes on October 30.
Captive solar plants, a lucrative proposition for growing MSMEs
By going for captive solar plants, MSMEs can not only contribute in addressing the challenge of global warming but also generate additional cash flows to their business. Ample funding is available for them to make the switch.
Assam tenders for installation of solar powered tube wells
A total of 476 tube wells are to be installed under four packages in districts under different divisions—Barpeta (100+80), Goalpara, Dhubri and Mankachar (151), and Kokrajhar (145). Bidding closes on November 1.
Ministry issues bidding guidelines for solar-wind hybrid projects
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has suggested minimum 25-year power purchase agreements and also opened up the option of including energy storage in solar-wind hybrid generation projects procured under its public tender regime.
Manufacturing-linked solar tender scaled up to 7 GW
Solar generation capacity aggregating to 7 GW—as against 6 GW earlier—will now be awarded against setting up of 2 GW of annual manufacturing capacity. Tariff ceiling has also been increased to Rs2.93/kWh, from Rs2.75, for a period of 25 years. Bids can be submitted till October 31.
EESL to install EV charging stations in BSNL’s Punjab Telecom Circle
Under the MoU, Energy Efficiency Services Ltd will make the investment on services along with the operation and maintenance of the public charging infrastructure, while the telecom operator would provide the space and power connections.
Manufacturing sector biggest adopter of rooftop solar: Bridge To India
Manufacturing sector accounts for 14% of rooftop installations among top end user industries. The sector added around 130 MW of rooftop capacity in FY2019.
The long read: Feathered friends turn foe
A floating PV array in the Netherlands has brought a community together while highlighting the value of module lever power electronics on water.
